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As of January 1, 2019, we have closed our forums. This is a decision we did not come to lightly, but it is necessary. The software our forums run on is just too out-of-date and it poses a significant security risk. The server software itself must be updated, and it cannot be without removing the forums.
So it is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to our long-running forums. They came online in 2000 and brought together so many wonderful Disney fans. We had friendships form, careers launch, couples marry, children born ... all because of this amazing community.
Thank you to each of you who were a part of this community. You made it possible.
And a very special thank you to our Guides (moderators), past and present, who kept our forums a happy place to be. You are the glue that held everything together, and we are forever grateful to you. Thank you aliceinwdw, Caldercup, MrsM, WillCAD, Fortissimo, GingerJ, HiddenMickey, CRCrazy, Eeyoresmom, disneyknut, disneydani, Cam22, chezp, WDWfan, Luvsun, KMB733, rescuesk, OhToodles!, Colexis Mom, lfredsbo, HiddenMickey, DrDolphin, DopeyGirl, duck addict, Disneybine, PixieMichele, Sandra Bostwick, Eeyore Tattoo, DyanKJ130, Suzy Q'Disney, LilMarcieMouse, AllisonG, Belle*, Chrissi, Brant, DawnDenise, Crystalloubear, Disneymom9092, FanOfMickey, Goofy4Goofy, GoofyMom, Home4us123, iamgrumpy, ilovedisney247, Jennifer2003, Jenny Pooh, KrisLuvsDisney, Ladyt, Laughaholic88, LauraBelle Hime, Lilianna, LizardCop, Loobyoxlip, lukeandbrooksmom, marisag, michnash, MickeyMAC, OffKilter_Lynn, PamelaK, Poor_Eeyore, ripkensnana, RobDVC, SHEANA1226, Shell of the South, snoozin, Statelady01, Tara O'Hara, tigger22, Tink and Co., Tinkerbelz, WDWJAMBA, wdwlovers, Wendyismyname, whoSEZ, WildforWD, and WvuGrrrl. You made the magic.
We want to personally thank Sara Varney, who coordinated our community for many years (among so many other things she did for us), and Cheryl Pendry, our Message Board Manager who helped train our Guides, and Ginger Jabour, who helped us with the PassPorter-specific forums and Live! Guides. Thank you for your time, energy, and enthusiasm. You made it all happen.
There are other changes as well.
Why? Well, the world has changed. And change with it, we must. The lyrics to "We Go On" for IllumiNations say it best:
We go on to the joy and through the tears
We go on to discover new frontiers
Moving on with the current of the years.
We go on
Moving forward now as one
Moving on with a spirit born to run
Ever on with each rising sun.
To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
PassPorter is a small business, and for many years it supported our family. But the world changed, print books took a backseat to the Internet, and for a long time now it has been unable to make ends meet. We've had to find new ways to support our family, which means new careers and less and less time available to devote to our first baby, PassPorter.
But eventually, we must move on and move forward. It is the right thing to do.
So we are retiring this newsletter, as we simply cannot keep up with it. Many thanks to Mouse Fan Travel who supported it all these years, to All Ears and MousePlanet who helped us with news, to our many article contributors, and -- most importantly -- to Sara Varney who edited our newsletter so wonderfully for years and years.
And we are no longer charging for the Live Guides. If you have a subscription, it's yours to keep for the lifetime of the Live Guides at no additional cost. The Live Guides will stay online, barring server issues and technical problems, for all of 2019.
That said, PassPorter is not going away. Most of the resources will remain online for as long as we can support them, and after that we will find ways to make whatever we can available. PassPorter means a great deal to us, and to many of you, and we will do our best to keep it alive in whatever way we can. Our server costs are high, and they'll need to come out of our pockets, so in the future you can expect some changes so we can bring those costs down.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for your amazing support over the years. Without you, there's no way us little guys could have made something like this happen and given the "big guys" a run for their money. PassPorter was consistently the #3 guidebook after the Unofficial and Official guides, which was really unheard of for such a small company to do. We ROCKED it thanks to you and your support and love!
If you miss us, you can still find some of us online. Sara started a new blog at DisneyParkPrincess.com -- I strongly urge you to visit and get on her mailing list. She IS the Disney park princess and knows Disney backward and forward. And I am blogging as well at JenniferMaker.com, which is a little craft blog I started a couple of years ago to make ends meet. You can see and hear me in my craft show at https://www.youtube.com/c/jennifermaker . Many PassPorter readers and fans are on Facebook, in groups they formed like the PassPorter Trip Reports and PassPorter Crafting Challenge (if you join, just let them know you read about it in the newsletter). And some of our most devoted community members started a forum of their own at Pixie Dust Lane and all are invited over.
So we encourage you to stay in touch with us and your fellow community members wherever works best for you!
Best wishes for a wonderful and magical new year!
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07-27-2004, 09:28 AM
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Faith, Trust, Pixie Dust
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Connecticut
Concierge Level: 6
Posts: 34,171
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How can I thank all of you?
I just want to thank all of you who responded to my other post "Pixie Dust for Matt". Last night I sat down at the computer and cried! Even though I only have posting a few weeks, it amazes me all the prayers and wonderful thoughts. Even though I haven't met any of you, it seems that I feel like I know most of you just from reading posts. I know that it was probably the exhaustion and "let down" from the day yesterday, but I can't tell you how reading the replies warmed my and DH's heart. Matt slept fairly well last night-needless to say Mom didn't. I will keep you posted and thanks for the continued prayers that he gets the cast tomorrow. You all have made this difficult time so much easier. Thanks for all the support.
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07-27-2004, 09:49 AM
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Community Rank: Navigator 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 6,470
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Re: How can I thank all of you?
You are so welcome, Dianne. I'm glad our pixie dust made a difference. I'll keep Matt close in my thoughts, and hope that a little more magic comes your way. Hang in there! 
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07-27-2004, 10:03 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Chapel Hill, NC USA
Concierge Level: 6
Posts: 36,592
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Re: How can I thank all of you?
I didn't get a chance to reply to your other post, but I am also thinking about you and Matt at this time.
Both of my children had broken arms (within 6 months of each other) and I can remember the trials that go with the mending of the bones. It sounds like no surgery is needed, so that is a huge plus for you guys.
I'm sure you'll all do just fine and still have an awesome time at WDW even with the limitations. You'll just find new ways to have fun that you hadn't thought about before!
Best wishes! -HiddenMickey
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07-27-2004, 10:15 AM
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Community Rank: Explorer 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: UK
Posts: 13,146
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Re: How can I thank all of you?
Aww you're so welcome Dianne, try and get some sleep yourself tonight otherwise you will be too tired for your Disney trip and that would never do   .
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07-27-2004, 10:34 AM
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RED SOX NATION!!
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Connecticut
Concierge Level: 9
Posts: 136,854
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Re: How can I thank all of you?
Sending you all more pixie Dianne, and make sure you get some rest yourself! Sounds like you're going to need all your energy to help your son get around |
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07-27-2004, 10:45 AM
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Wishing I was at WDW!
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Southwestern Florida, USA
Concierge Level: 7
Posts: 39,153
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Re: How can I thank all of you?
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07-27-2004, 11:21 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Connecticut
Concierge Level: 6
Posts: 16,825
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Re: How can I thank all of you?
I jus saw your other post so I am adding my  for Matt here. I broke my foot one summer and had a cast. It wasn't the most fun in the world but then again, I didn't get to go to Disney!!! today! |
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07-27-2004, 12:40 PM
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Community Rank: Legend 
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Michigan's Upper Peninsula
Posts: 27,691
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Re: How can I thank all of you?
Dianne, we are definitely here for each other.  I hope you guys have a magical, wonderful vacation!! |
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07-27-2004, 01:37 PM
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PassPorter Message Board Manager
 PassPorter Guide Author
Community Rank: Legend VIP 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Maidstone, Kent, UK
Concierge Level: 3
Posts: 190,285
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Re: How can I thank all of you?
Here's hoping things work out for you tomorrow - and be sure to try and get some sleep in preparation for your Disney trip. |
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07-27-2004, 01:44 PM
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Community Rank: Jetsetter 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: beautiful beachy FL
Posts: 2,357
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Re: How can I thank all of you?
Please take care of YOURSELF so you can take care of Matt!
More to be on the safe side! |
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07-27-2004, 08:08 PM
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Living Seas wannabe
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Concierge Level: 6
Posts: 31,940
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Re: How can I thank all of you?
Lots of for Matt and for Mom!!! |
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07-27-2004, 08:09 PM
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Community Rank: Trailblazer 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Louisville, KY
Posts: 5,064
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Re: How can I thank all of you?
I'm glad we could help. We're always here when you need us! |
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07-28-2004, 05:42 AM
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Yeti Chaser
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Way down south
Concierge Level: 6
Posts: 20,411
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Re: How can I thank all of you?
Sending pixie dust that Matt will continue to heal, and a little extra that the Dr. will change his mind and go with either the removable or waterproof cast!! My DS was 14 and they used the removable cast, so maybe they can do it for yours.
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